Training Camp Tour: Day 9

As the season draws near --- games start a week from today --- we march on in our Training Camp Tour.

Today we take a look at four Western Massachusetts teams --- Central, Commerce, Palmer and Franklin Tech. While all four teams look entirely different on paper, their goals remain the same.

Here's what we learned today:

Central --- With a new coach and without their top two players from a year ago the Central Golden Eagles somehow take the field in 2008 perhaps even stronger than last season. Read the full report.

Commerce --- Tyrone Mathis takes the sideline at Commerce, aiming to get the Red Raiders over the hump in his first season. Read the full report.

Palmer --- In 2008, the Panthers are trying to turn four losses of a touchdown or less into record-changing victories. Read the full report.

Franklin Tech --- After going winless in 2006, Franklin Tech turned things around in a big way last season. In 2008, the Eagles are hoping to make another jump --- to the top of the league. Read the full report.